Program Specialist ; Project, FDA Inspector

Overview

WSLCB Vision Safe communities for Washington State.

Mission Promote public safety, public health, and trust through fair administration, education, and enforcement of liquor, cannabis, tobacco, and vapor laws.

This recruitment is open until filled
. First review of applications will be January 30, 2026. Please submit an application on or before January 29, 2026. The hiring authority reserves the right and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision at any time. We encourage all to apply as early as possible.

This position is currently eligible to telework.

Established in 2010, the FDA Tobacco Inspection Program is comprised of 6 inspectors statewide. The FDA Inspector is a full-time project position, tied to contractual funds through May 2030, with eligibility for continued federal funding through a non-competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process.

Who we are

The mission of the WSLCB is to promote public safety, public health, and trust through fair administration, education and enforcement of liquor, cannabis, tobacco, and vapor laws. We search for people who demonstrate a strong work ethic, excellence in customer service, partnering and teamwork, and quality performance.

We want to create a culture that fosters excellence in customer service, open and honest communication, transparency and accountability, data driven decisions, and business-initiated process improvement.

Our commitment to DEIB

The WSLCB strives to promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in all aspects of our work. This includes a commitment to our workforce and external stakeholders. It is our mission to build, educate, and inspire an inclusive environment that recognizes, respects, and celebrates diversity in the workplace and in the community we serve. We are committed to maintaining a thriving culture where employees and those we serve feel safe and accepted regardless of education, background, or beliefs.

As a WSLCB team member, you will have the opportunity to join statewide business resource groups (BRGs) such as Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network, Veteran Employee Resource Group, Latino Leadership Network, Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity, Disability Inclusion Network, Washington Immigrant Network, Hawaiians, Asians, Pacific Islanders Promoting an Empowerment Network, Supporting our Voices, Empowering Rights, and Engaging Indigenous Governance, and Interagency Committee of State Employed Women.

WSLCB provides a modern work environment and excellent benefits including:

• A comprehensive benefits package (including Medical/Dental/Vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, etc.)
• Paid Vacation, Leave, and Holidays
• Tuition Waiver (enrollment in courses at state universities/colleges on a space availability basis)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and career development programs (online courses and Linked In Learning)
• A healthy work/life balance (flexible/alternative schedules and telework/remote work opportunities, when possible)
• Employee Assistance Program - confidential program for health, safety and well-being
• Wellness program reimbursements
• Onsite exercise facility (Headquarters in Olympia)
• Infants at Work Program for eligible new mothers/fathers/legal guardians with supervisor approval
• Free parking

The WSLCB Enforcement and Education Division is announcing an exciting opportunity for a Program Specialist 3 position in Olympia, WA
. This project position is funded through May 2030, with eligibility for continued funding through a federal RFP process.

This position reports directly to the FDA Program Coordinator or designee and is assigned to a primary area to conduct field inspections at tobacco retail locations. The Inspector routinely conducts undercover buys of tobacco and vapor products and conducts compliance checks to determine a retailer’s compliance with age verification requirements; and performs advertising and labeling inspections in accordance with the Federal Tobacco Control Act.

Inspectors are also responsible for assessing the Investigative Aide participants’ needs and being responsive to those needs. This includes developing specialized training for…